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What Next in the Battle for Health Care Reform?
Commented Dec 23, 2009 at 16:25:24 in Politics
“Sorry, Mr. Creamer. I enjoy your posts, and your balance and reasoning, but your predictions are wearing thin and, as time passes, never come to pass.”
An Inglorious End to the Promise of Reform
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 22:28:38 in Politics
“Diabetes is not always lifestyle related.”
An Inglorious End to the Promise of Reform
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 22:26:07 in Politics
“The truth is, after 8-years of Bush; clearer insight into the serious failings of the Clinton administration, and now Obama, a man who raised the hopes of an embattled electorate with promises he will not keep, it is clear that our political system is riddled with clowns of all political stripes. And the system is likely irretrievably broken short of revolution
AJRoberts replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 22:38:37
“Too bad Fox News shut down Ron Paul in 2007. Now they can't get enough now that he wants to audit the FED.”
buckeyedave replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 22:36:53
“Apparently the fact that Democrats have held majorities in both houses of Congress since 2006 is a mute point....”
Improving the Health Care Bill After It Passes Will Not Be Easy
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 22:14:42 in Politics
“Mitchell writes:
"It seems likely that health insurance companies, particularly as their influence continues to grow, will find new ways to harass their customers and try to deny them coverage, just as they do now."
It is my understanding that penalization via increased premiums will replace denying coverage for pre-existing conditions (affected consumers will be called 'high risk')...”
"It seems likely that health insurance companies, particularly as their influence continues to grow, will find new ways to harass their customers and try to deny them coverage, just as they do now."
It is my understanding that penalization via increased premiums will replace denying coverage for pre-existing conditions (affected consumers will be called 'high risk')...”
Improving the Health Care Bill After It Passes Will Not Be Easy
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 22:10:23 in Politics
“Excellent post from start-to-finish.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 22, 2009 at 12:16:55 in Politics
“It's about Independents, who carry elections, and signficant to Obama, it is certainly about Progressives, who were the engine of his campaign machine (and if you dispute that, your head is in the sand).
Recent polls -- all known and leading polls (the very polls that we gladly relied upon during the election) save but one -- point out that it is individuals like the two of you who are fast becoming the minority.”
Recent polls -- all known and leading polls (the very polls that we gladly relied upon during the election) save but one -- point out that it is individuals like the two of you who are fast becoming the minority.”
nilotic replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 12:48:41
“Great post.”
ckfan replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 12:33:55
“Cite the poll that says progressives where the base of Obama's campaign machine.
Cite the poll that says in the Democratic party , moderates (of which I am one) are in the minority in the Dem party. Independents are on the upswing and increasing in numbers - which I will never be because I will never vote Rethuglican - but I have yet to see a poll that says progressives are the majority of the Dem party.
Every time I have ask progressives to cite the polls of which they speak and not one has ever cited a poll. NOT ONE. And I've been asking the question for months now.
So, I will give you the same opportunity. CITE THE POLL TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM.
I'm waiting . . .”
Cite the poll that says in the Democratic party , moderates (of which I am one) are in the minority in the Dem party. Independents are on the upswing and increasing in numbers - which I will never be because I will never vote Rethuglican - but I have yet to see a poll that says progressives are the majority of the Dem party.
Every time I have ask progressives to cite the polls of which they speak and not one has ever cited a poll. NOT ONE. And I've been asking the question for months now.
So, I will give you the same opportunity. CITE THE POLL TO SUPPORT YOUR CLAIM.
I'm waiting . . .”
shamroc02 replied on Dec 22, 2009 at 12:32:52
“Then this President cant please both while governing.
Why I Don't Agree with Howard Dean
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 21:17:45 in Politics
“The Governor writes:
"Flawed as it is--with no public option and restrictions on abortion--if it makes it through the next tortuous votes--it will be a huge achievement. More than 30 million Americans will have health insurance coverage for the first time, and millions more who were denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions will be able to be insured."
Coverage by mandate to purchase insurance and a potential nightmare of government bureaucracy applying for financial assistance to afford those policies. Has any one come forward with estimates on premiums for non-group coverage?
Pre-existing conditions will now be labeled 'high risk,' carrying with them higher premiums. Lovely deal, Madam. So someone with heart problems unrelated to smoking or other self-induced conditions, and rather, related to genetic abnormalities, etc., well, they're high risk too, eh?
I am terrified of the rising premiums to come.”
"Flawed as it is--with no public option and restrictions on abortion--if it makes it through the next tortuous votes--it will be a huge achievement. More than 30 million Americans will have health insurance coverage for the first time, and millions more who were denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions will be able to be insured."
Coverage by mandate to purchase insurance and a potential nightmare of government bureaucracy applying for financial assistance to afford those policies. Has any one come forward with estimates on premiums for non-group coverage?
Pre-existing conditions will now be labeled 'high risk,' carrying with them higher premiums. Lovely deal, Madam. So someone with heart problems unrelated to smoking or other self-induced conditions, and rather, related to genetic abnormalities, etc., well, they're high risk too, eh?
I am terrified of the rising premiums to come.”
Why I Don't Agree with Howard Dean
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 21:12:29 in Politics
“Dean did not suggest to kill the entire bill outright Madam.
How do the Christmas decorations at the White House look? Pretty?
I bet.”
How do the Christmas decorations at the White House look? Pretty?
I bet.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 14:33:54 in Politics
“A common refrain on HuffPo is that Obama is not and has never been a Progressive. True that. But it matters not. Progressives were the machine that organized and kept his campaign on course. Independents had a candidate to vote for because Progressives made sure Obama survived and that his message was heard.
The very bloggers who helped disseminate information, fact check, call out Republican lies and scare tactics again and again during the '08 campaign are now the preferred WH targets, never obstructing Republicans.
Obama may have a hell of time repeating the campaign efforts of '08 in '12 without Progressives to carry him on their shoulders.
And the fact remains that regardless of his political leanings, his '08 agenda was of a very progressive nature for the simple fact that the issues facing this country (then and now) demand progressive solutions -- not 'more of the same.'”
The very bloggers who helped disseminate information, fact check, call out Republican lies and scare tactics again and again during the '08 campaign are now the preferred WH targets, never obstructing Republicans.
Obama may have a hell of time repeating the campaign efforts of '08 in '12 without Progressives to carry him on their shoulders.
And the fact remains that regardless of his political leanings, his '08 agenda was of a very progressive nature for the simple fact that the issues facing this country (then and now) demand progressive solutions -- not 'more of the same.'”
nilotic replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 15:06:09
“Exactly. The Obama PR campaign was designed to give him grass roots appeal, so he would appear to be a true change/outsider candidate. They used progressives to build Obama up with an energetic base, which attracted young voters and disillusioned voters. They are hoping that progressives will fall in line in 2010 and 2012 based on a lesser of two evils scenario.”
adamNsteve replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 14:55:21
“Yes. He campaigned as a pragmatic progressive willing to work with Republicans to solve America's problems.
He doesn't govern that way at all....
Drew Western lays it all out.”
He doesn't govern that way at all....
Drew Western lays it all out.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 14:26:04 in Politics
“Getting healthcare reform done?
I am howling with laughter.”
I am howling with laughter.”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 14:23:02 in Politics
“Lame.
What we would have him do otherwise is to honor at least a portion of what he seemed to stand for on the campaign trail. The article above clearly outlines the mistakes.
The electorate, across the political spectrum, spoke loud and clear Election Day, and continues to do so:
Healthcare reform? Public Option. Period.
Financial industry? Main Street, not Wall Street.
Banking industry? Bailouts versus foreclosures, lending and credit.
As the author of this post clearly points out, Obama has backed away from any sign of a conflict or fight fight on every major issue facing this country.
And yet, his sweeping victory last November was no less than a mandate, from both Progressives AND Independents in particular, for meaningful change that bucked the current political system of lobbying and greed.”
What we would have him do otherwise is to honor at least a portion of what he seemed to stand for on the campaign trail. The article above clearly outlines the mistakes.
The electorate, across the political spectrum, spoke loud and clear Election Day, and continues to do so:
Healthcare reform? Public Option. Period.
Financial industry? Main Street, not Wall Street.
Banking industry? Bailouts versus foreclosures, lending and credit.
As the author of this post clearly points out, Obama has backed away from any sign of a conflict or fight fight on every major issue facing this country.
And yet, his sweeping victory last November was no less than a mandate, from both Progressives AND Independents in particular, for meaningful change that bucked the current political system of lobbying and greed.”
Beatriz09 replied on Dec 21, 2009 at 14:48:22
“The article above just sums up what he has NOT done in just one year in office. That has nothing to do with explaining how somebody made a mistake and HOW to concretely fix it. Instead of explaining that, the autor prefered doing a little exercise in "pop psychology".
You say: Main street not Wall street.
So you think it is a mistake to rescue Wall street when the biggest crisis in decades was looming? You would have given all that money directly to Main street? If yes, do you realize what the consequences FOR MAIN STREET would have been if Wall Street in the current economic system had collapsed (whether Main street got some government money or not)... ?”
You say: Main street not Wall street.
So you think it is a mistake to rescue Wall street when the biggest crisis in decades was looming? You would have given all that money directly to Main street? If yes, do you realize what the consequences FOR MAIN STREET would have been if Wall Street in the current economic system had collapsed (whether Main street got some government money or not)... ?”
Leadership, Obama Style, and the Looming Losses in 2010: Pretty Speeches, Compromised Values, and the Quest for the Lowest Common Denominator
Commented Dec 21, 2009 at 14:13:52 in Politics
“Those are my thoughts as well... The 'spin' that follows terms is always astonishing. But that notion only goes to show that whether a Clinton, a Bush or an Obama, our politicians, across the political spectrum, are at the beck and call of big business. Obama, on whom we had pinned such high hopes, makes that more and more clear with each passing day.”
Please, Cut Obama Some Slack
Commented Dec 20, 2009 at 15:05:52 in Politics
“Heilbrunn writes:
"And never forget that he is as as good and intelligent and decent a president as America will ever have."
I appreciate your op-ed, Mr. Heilbrunn, but 'op' is the operative word. The statement above is merely your opinion, and one that can only be based on 'want' and projected desire. You reveal more about yourself than you do the future.
One year is more than enough time, particularly in the fast-changing political landscape we now encounter, to assess where this president's head is at. The banking industry, Wall Street, healthcare and climate change -- each a fundamental element that affects all Americans profoundly -- and each revealing an Obama totally at odds with the mandate he created and by which he was elected.
That adjustments must be made between candidate and governing official is understandable, but Obama's volte face on so many critical issues is astonishing.”
"And never forget that he is as as good and intelligent and decent a president as America will ever have."
I appreciate your op-ed, Mr. Heilbrunn, but 'op' is the operative word. The statement above is merely your opinion, and one that can only be based on 'want' and projected desire. You reveal more about yourself than you do the future.
One year is more than enough time, particularly in the fast-changing political landscape we now encounter, to assess where this president's head is at. The banking industry, Wall Street, healthcare and climate change -- each a fundamental element that affects all Americans profoundly -- and each revealing an Obama totally at odds with the mandate he created and by which he was elected.
That adjustments must be made between candidate and governing official is understandable, but Obama's volte face on so many critical issues is astonishing.”
genfair replied on Dec 20, 2009 at 17:08:40
“"...reveal
President Obama Loses His Base: He Just Ran Out of Slack
Commented Dec 18, 2009 at 18:26:58 in Politics
“I am tempted to agree...”
Arianna Discusses Health Reform, State Of The Nation: 'The Lobbyists Are Winning'
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 14:24:56 in Politics
“Ms. Huffington is taking no prisoners, and I thoroughly enjoyed the brilliant thumping she gave the young lady seated across from her. Arianna is a consummate round-table/talk show guest, as she will not be pinned down to opinions or statements that do not accurately reflect what she believes.
Truly one of her best showings ever.”
Truly one of her best showings ever.”
JJK replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 15:16:42
“In this case, though, she wasn't "pinned down" to anything as she was refusing to answer the question of the woman she "thumping.
Since Ms. H. was there to criticize the Bill and Process, I thought it was a perfectly fair question to ask her for the alternative she would propose. She didn't have to go into a detailed answer, but it would have been useful if she'd said something like, "Well, I think the bill should have these three things, one, two, three."”
Since Ms. H. was there to criticize the Bill and Process, I thought it was a perfectly fair question to ask her for the alternative she would propose. She didn't have to go into a detailed answer, but it would have been useful if she'd said something like, "Well, I think the bill should have these three things, one, two, three."”
PBMac replied on Dec 17, 2009 at 14:47:40
“YES, SHE KNOWS HER STUFF.”
Ignore Lieberman to Win Real Health Care Reform
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 02:53:29 in Politics
“Wow. Like many members, I've been pouring through the many posts and takes on our current state-of-affairs. And with each post, my limbic system peaks and plummets as if on a rollercoaster, depending on the view expressed.
But this post has most successfully crystallized my own feelings regarding the Senate bill, paragraph by paragraph.
Thank you.”
But this post has most successfully crystallized my own feelings regarding the Senate bill, paragraph by paragraph.
Thank you.”
Lieberman Betrayal Illustrates Why Senate Filibuster Rules Must Change
Commented Dec 17, 2009 at 02:45:53 in Politics
“I would like to believe you, Mr. Creamer, however, you were certain, most of the summer, that the public option would pass.”
It Takes Guts to Support Health Reform
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 11:38:23 in Politics
“Moreover, and this is something I've not yet seen written about, is the great possibility that applying for government subsidies may only add to the bureaucratic nightmare that many of us already experience with private insurers. In other words, in order to afford mandated, private insurance, a coerced consumer must not only deal with the endless fine print of a private insurer, but also, potentially, that of government.”
It Takes Guts to Support Health Reform
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 11:34:14 in Politics
“I was about to post something similar, Antsy, but to spare my aching fingers, I think I will tack on to your post in wholehearted agreement. My greatest concern is the insurance mandate and skyrocketing premiums.”
The Purpose Driven Leader: Joe Lieberman - Purpose or Politics?
Commented Dec 16, 2009 at 11:23:27 in Politics
“"We need a new kind of leader, ones that are more purpose-driven. "
We thought we just elected one.”
We thought we just elected one.”
Lilymarlane replied on Dec 16, 2009 at 20:05:08
“woo hoo...touc
Arianna On "The Ed Show": It Is Absurd To Cede Control Of Health Care Reform To Joe Lieberman
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 20:48:19 in Media
“Love that woman!”
You're a Student of History, And I'm Not
Commented Dec 15, 2009 at 01:58:58 in Media
“Wow. You clearly are not up on current events. At all. 'Yes We Can?'
You got to be kidding me...”
You got to be kidding me...”
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